Sepp Kuss

Tour de Hoody: A unique course, four favorites on uncertain form, and a peloton chasing history will make this Tour de France one for the ages.

Sepp Kuss, Matteo Jorgenson to ride for Vingegaard as injury doubts remain over defending champ: 'We don't know how far he can go yet.'

Photo out of Visma-Lease a Bike pre-Tour camp on Tignes suggests team is close to finalizing a final eight after season studded by injury disasters.

#GCKuss redux? Superstar teammates like Kuss, Yates, Jorgenson stand better chances at the Tour podium than some of the beat-up 'Big 4'.

The blighted spring of the 'Killer Bees' is deeper than a string of debilitating crashes, and the team that completed a 'grand tour grand slam' is facing more behind-the-scenes upheaval and uncertainty.

Tour de Hoody: How far can Roglič and Evenepoel go in the Tour de France? Derek Gee and his huge win, and Van Dijk's bad break.

Another setback for Visma-Lease a Bike: Team taking no chances with Colorado climber who was 'not feeling 100 percent' during eight-stage pre-Tour test.

Sparks fly in the first of three summit finales to decide the 2024 Critérium du Dauphiné, Matteo Jorgenson defends third overall, with Evenepoel ceding the leader's jersey: 'No time to panic.'

Jorgenson's grand tour GC future will see a major test across 3 summits to close Critérium du Dauphiné: 'Many people said Sepp Kuss could not win a grand tour, so why cannot Matteo Jorgenson do that?'

'To be on this form already is a good sign for the Tour:' Evenepoel puts time into all his rivals in ITT, Roglič moves to second overall, 33 seconds back.

Canadian star scores biggest win of career after a swath of near-misses, Roglič finishes with the favorites after early crash.

Tour de Hoody: Will they or won't they start? Visma-Lease a Bike is on egg shells if Jonas Vingegaard or Wout van Aert will be ready to race the Tour de France.

'GC Kuss' might yet make an appearance in the 2024 Tour de France. Right now, it's impossible to say which version. 

Here are three hot topics to keep tabs on next week when the Tour de France peloton warms its legs at the Critérium du Dauphiné.

Two of the 'Big 4' headline the start list for the eight-stage Dauphiné, with Sepp Kuss and Matteo Jorgenson tuning form and chasing wins.

The classic Durango to Silverton road race has evolved to become a weekend-long festival of all things two-wheeled.

Rumor that swim guru Jacco Verhaeren will succeed outgoing mastermind DS Merijn Zeeman points to growth of cross-sport expertise in pro cycling.

Officials confirm opening stage of 2026 Vuelta to play out entirely within the super-wealthy micro state, details of following stages to be confirmed.

A year after sweeping all three grand tours, the 'Killer Bees' are reeling from injuries and illnesses, and it remains uncertain if Wout Van Aert or Jonas Vingegaard will race the Tour de France.

After big wins at Paris-Nice and Dwars door Vlaanderen, the American returns home for a short break before building up for the Tour de France: 'We have a huge asset in Matteo.'

Christophe Laporte returns in time for Paris-Roubaix for Visma-Lease a Bike, while Soudal-Quick Step loses two more to injury in what's been a harrowing week of injuries in Spain.

Dutch squad searching for positives after Sepp Kuss and Cian Uijtdebroeks fade on final stages.

Tour de Hoody: Will Van Aert's high-stakes bet pay off for Flanders? Americans keep rocking the cobbles, and Egan Bernal keeps clawing back.

Tadej Pogačar's playful spirit takes center stage as he dominates the Vallter 2000 summit and takes commanding lead in the Volta a Catalunya: 'It was just a little bit of fun.'

Sepp Kuss couldn't answer when the UAE star jumped, with Mikel Landa first among the chasers at 1:23 back.

Kristen Faulkner leads the way with a fine showing on what was otherwise a day of bad luck for American challengers.

Pogačar makes audacious solo move on longest gravel sector of the race to set the tone on wildly ambitious 2024 season.

Sepp Kuss, Tadej Pogačar, Demi Vollering, and Ruth Edwards headline the new-look gravel extravaganza over the iconic white roads that will be the hardest edition ever.

Sport directors, riders are split over route changes and wonder if the popular race over the white roads of Tuscany will lose its charm: 'It was good how it was.'

Tour de Hoody: Sheffield planning 2028 Olympics, Martinez sneaks in for the win, Del Toro surprises again, Van den Broek-Blaak back after pregnancy in a busy weekend.

With Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and the spring classics on the horizon, the Belgian superstar snags an unexpected win: 'This gives a lot of confidence.'

Belgian superstar finishes last for first time in his career, and Vuelta a España champion helps save the day for Visma-Lease a Bike: 'I did everything I could to help Jan.'

Kuss kick-starts in Spain on Saturday, Evenepoel clicks into gear in Portugal, Wout van Aert and Mikel Landa also launch 2024 as 'busy season' begins.

Why isn't the WorldTour topper to be seen in the early season? Jonas Vingegaard's crew is already on Teide and tuning for the the Tour de France.

Kuss carries winning high-volume training framework into boosted role with the Visma-Lease A Bike WorldTour bulldozer in 2024.

Checking in on the state of American cycling at the sport's highest level at the start of the 2024 road racing season.

The Vuelta a España champion returns to action with a pair of one-days and the Volta ao Algarve: 'That Vuelta victory did something to him. He gained so much confidence.'

The once-underdog, now-mighty Dutch super team is pushing the accelerator in 2024: 'The mentality doesn't change. We do not sit back and relax.'

Analysis: How the trend of squads stacking their 2024 Tour rosters with top GC talent could alter the balance of power in July.

No race delivered as much spice and fireworks in 2023: How the 'Durango Kid' defied internal strife to elevate La Vuelta to one of the season highlights.

Officials confirm that the American star, Jonas Vingegaard, and Fem van Empel all extend contracts to stay at Visma-Lease a Bike for the long-term.

New-look jerseys and some wild new programs confirmed by team at media event as it looks to repeat historic 2023 season.

The Spanish grand tour features two time trials, nine mountaintop finales, and plenty of action in between Lisbon and Madrid. Ideal for a Sepp Kuss title defense?

Insiders remain upbeat that Visma-Lease a Bike will thrive without 'king' Roglič, but its grip on the Tour de France is at threat.

Up to 13 Americans will race in the men's top tier next season, with Andrew August and Luke Lamperti making the jump.

Jumbo-Visma finally backed Sepp Kuss for the win, but Primož Roglič wanted to keep racing: 'Only Primož had difficulty with it.'

'He was just this skinny, natural-born explorer kid': Kuss' past and present coaches track his path from Durango Devo junior to grand tour winner.

'It's surreal': Thousands turn out for bike parade in celebration of Kuss becoming first U.S. Vuelta champion in a decade.

With Primož Roglič leaving for Bora-Hansgrohe in 2024, this could be the high-water mark for the team's 'total cycling' approach. Right now, everyone is simply enjoying the moment.

Rumors are flying that Tadej Pogačar could race the 2024 Giro d'Italia. Details of the 'corsa rosa' will be revealed Friday, with the Tour de France route unveiled October 25.

Belgian newspaper 'HLN' reports discussions with the UCI and key bike sponsors ahead of a fast-approaching October 15 WorldTour license deadline.

Take a closer look at the Stage 10 TT in Valladolid and Sepp Kuss' Time Trial Analysis.

Rivals growing frustrated behind Jumbo-Visma's grand tour stranglehold, and there are renewed calls for budget guidelines or salary caps: 'There are few options for the smaller teams.'

Richard Plugge posts photo with Apple CEO Tim Cook amid merger talks and sponsorship uncertainty: 'We have a plan until 2030.'

Most riders dodge doing three grand tours in a season for fear of mental burnout. Not Vuelta a España champion Kuss.

Dutch outlet Wielerflits claims talks between teams are at an advanced stage. But several questions remain.

We take a look at five of the fastest pro cyclists in the world to help understand why their aero positions are all so different.

After winning the Vuelta a España, everyone is asking if the Colorado climber will chase the yellow jersey: 'I can play the joker role.'

Analysis: The Angliru summit finale was the turning point in the Coloradan's eventual victory, and the Basque climber played a pivotal if unintentional role.

The newly crowned Vuelta champ also got the most crowns on Strava this year.

UAE star was the 'best of the rest' as Spanish drought dates back to Alberto Contador's win in 2014.

A custom Cervelo made for Kuss as Jumbo-Visma wins all three Grand Tours for the first time in cycling history.

There will be a lot of bruised egos after Jumbo-Visma won all three grand tours in 2023 and now the other teams must figure out how to beat them.

Jumbo-Visma earns nearly one-third of the total purse, while Astana-Qazaqstan brings home less than $5,000 in three weeks.

Reactions from Geraint Thomas, Juan Ayuso, Jumbo-Visma staffers and teammates on Kuss and his historic win: 'Everyone is super happy to see him win.'

Nailbiting final stage crowns American grand tour success.

The Colorado climber defied the odds — and sometimes his own Jumbo-Visma teammates — to join the elite club of US grand tour winners.

The Spanish grand tour returns to Portugal, the site of its first foreign start nearly 30 years ago.

Jumbo-Visma teammates unified to seal first US victory in a decade and make grand tour history.

The Colorado climber is already a top draw in Europe, will a grand tour victory boost his profile at home? 'It's nice to see the reaction from the US.'

Kuss rolls home flanked by Roglič, Vingegaard in final day of classification racing.

How the popular American climber earned the looming victory: 'Sometimes you have to stand up for yourself.'

The Spanish grand tour has a knack for producing later-career GC victories.

Dainese denies Ganna after Groves caught up in late crash, Kuss moves to within 24 hours of GC victory.

Tactical trauma and P.R. problems taint history-making grand tour sweep and could cause trouble for some time.

Traditional end to race to play out on streets of Spanish capital city in what will be first US men's grand tour win in a decade.

Primož Roglič, Jonas Vingegaard agree to cease fire as American zeroes in on historic grand tour victory: ‘It’s getting closer.’

Kuss adds seconds to his lead over Vingegaard after distancing the Dane in a sprint for the line.

The 2018 Tour de France champion questions Jumbo-Visma's handling of the GC situation: 'I feel for Kuss. I feel like he deserves a bit more respect from the team.'

Former world number one says American rider should be guided home to Vuelta win.